Question 15#
Which of the following is an indication for surgical drainage of a lung abscess?
A. Abscess >3 cm in diameterB. Hemoptysis
C. Failure to decrease in size after 1 week of antibiotic therapy
D. Persistent fever
Correct Answer is B
Comment:
Surgical drainage oflung abscesses is uncommon since drainage usually occurs spontaneously via the tracheobronchial tree. Indications for intervention are listed in Table below.
Indications for surgical drainage procedures for lung abscesses:
